NURS1202 Case Study: Assessment, Planning, and Intervention Strategies

This case study presents a comprehensive assessment of a 52-year-old female patient with a complex medical history including diabetes, hypertension, and depression, compounded by alcohol use and malnutrition. The assignment details the patient's health history, current medical conditions, medications, and lifestyle factors. It utilizes various assessment tools such as the Beck Depression Inventory, Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test, MUST assessment, Disability Distress Assessment Tool, and PQRST pain assessment to evaluate the patient's physical and mental health status. The case study then interprets the assessment findings, identifies key problems and issues, establishes SMART goals, and outlines nursing interventions with rationales. The nursing interventions focus on managing diabetes and hypertension, addressing depression, and improving nutritional status. The case study emphasizes the importance of patient education, medication adherence, lifestyle modifications, and social support. Finally, the assignment reflects on the assessment process and new learning, highlighting the effectiveness of the clinical reasoning cycle in patient care.